WFF WFF classifieds rules update.

[Chris Scoones]

I've adjusted the WFF classified rules to now support small business ads. Updates...

Rules: Updated 3/28/2018. The sponsor program as it was has been retired. (no issues at all, a decision made unrelated to this rule change) Adjustments are being made to allow business usage of the classifieds. As for this change, primarily it's support for small businesses. (shops, guides, fly tiers, low volume hobby business stuff, etc) We'll see how it goes and make adjustments as needed.

Business

The WFF classifieds is a service intended for it's forum members. Business use of the classifieds assumes a respectful approach and transactions with minimal issues. Business usage is a privilege.

• Your listings are free.
• Your items should be relevant. It's a fly fishing gear classifieds.
• If a business, your WFF forum ID should be your name or business name. Your signature should simply identify your business by linked title and a description and contact info if you wish.
• Please everyone communicate well and get tracking id's.
• It's not an auction. Every item should be priced.
• Follow the approach requested of everyone, outlined below.

 

[Bowbonehead]

Being a small business owner (ski not fishing) this is good to see because if we do support the brick and mortar local shops they will disappear and we will miss them ........

 

[Yard Sale]

Being a small business owner (ski not fishing) this is good to see because if we do support the brick and mortar local shops they will disappear and we will miss them ........

Perhaps we have different definitions of small businesses but I must disagree. I see this as harmful to brick and mortar fly shops.

I too tie some custom flies for specific groups as a side business. I never mentioned that here in deference to the shops who sell flies and support this site. It is my understanding that fly shops make good margin on flies and it’s a key part of their business.

I’m happy to be wrong on this issue. This is Chris’ site and if he and his shop sponsors are OK with some smaller tying or guiding companies advertising here that’s great.

I’m not really looking to expand but it’s a nice option to have.

 

[Bowbonehead]

Perhaps I am wrong as I thought he was referring to the local shops I stand corrected if that is not so ......

 

[Old406Kid]

Being a small business owner (ski not fishing) this is good to see because if we do support the brick and mortar local shops they will disappear and we will miss them .......

I'm confused.
Did you mean if we don't support?

 

[Chris Scoones]

I’m happy to be wrong on this issue.

I don't think we're that far apart. Some of this might be personal curiosity and if I'm wrong, I'll be happy to fix or end it just as quickly as setting it in motion. Perhaps I wanted to tell people like the resin guy, a buddy that's stitching rod socks or some kid guide tying flies on the side to go ahead and do their thing. Perhaps one of you will make something we like and the shops on site will pick it up. Perhaps it'll suck, cause a bitch-fest and have a comically short shelf-life. Dunno, but I want to find out.

 

[Bowbonehead]

At the end of the day most people buy because of price... your local shop needs to be competitive price wise to compete with the on-line guys which is hard because they have real costs ie rent,wages etc.... to pay each month..... the thing they can offer that the on-line guys tend to have less of is ... customer service and knowledge.....

 

[A.A.]

If we do this, maybe a filter option (like on Craigslist) where we can view for sale by owner, dealer, or both. Might be easier to sort through items and keep most people happy?

 

[DanielOcean]

If we do this, maybe a filter option (like on Craigslist) where we can view for sale by owner, dealer, or both. Might be easier to sort through items and keep most people happy?

Yeah great idea. Hey @Chris Scoones . How about a bullshit filter too eh?

 

[Ed Call]

Yeah great idea. Hey @Chris Scoones . How about a bullshit filter too eh?

Ha...
Let's say that is what the ignore list can do.